Step 3: The Plant

Step 4: Paper sleeve (new update)

**Update** This step has been made because I was told by two fellow instructableers that light is bad for roots, and that I should make another step ...

A plastic container recycled to make a home for a plant in need. An advantage to this method over a normal pot is that you can see the roots of the plant when they get too big, so you know when it needs more space.

NOTICE: If you are an experienced plant lover, you will know how to do step three, so it will be overly simple.

Step 1: What You Will Need

Materials:
soil
a plant in need of a home
an empty plastic container
a knife
(You might need newspaper for planting the plant if you are doing it indoors.)

Note: The plastic container will need to be wide enough to hold your plant with room to grow

Step 2: The Pot

First take the label off of the bottle. Then cut it so it is high enough for the roots to be off the bottom. If the edge is too sharp, either file it or cover it with tape.

!!!!!WARNING: IF YOU ARE NOT AN ADULT, USE ADULT SUPERVISION WHEN YOU CUT THE POT, OR HAVE AN ADULT CUT IT FOR YOU!!!!! BE CAREFUL!!!

Step 3: The Plant

If you are an experienced plant lover, you will know how to do this step, so it will be overly simple.

Place an inch or two of soil on the bottom of the pot, so there is no plastic showing. Then hold the plant in the pot while you pour soil around it. When no roots are showing, lightly pack down the soil. Then pour slightly more soil in and spread it around so it is even. Pack that down firmly so there are no air pockets among the roots, which can kill the plant. Then give it some water, and you're almost done.

If it's warm, it can go outside. I does depend on the plant, though. It might not have enough dirt to stay wet outside for long. If you use a larger container It will suit well as long as its not scorching hot out.

I'm liking the idea, but as a newb to planting, I have no idea on what plant type is appropriate for life in a cubicle. Low moisture and artificial light can't be the best environment but I'd love to add some life to my cage in the office :) Any suggestions?

am also a recycling fave i collect and save empty powdered milk sachets and plant my seedlings therein or used coffee cups or any drinks bought from fast food outlets and restaurants as well as empty cans instead of throwing them away to garbage bins

good for re-cycling plastic bottles. I have used this method for several years and guess what- I found that I needed holes in the bottom to let the excess watering to drain out.. I used aluminum foil wrap to keep out the sun.

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